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Hyjek Family History

Hyjek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from the dialect word chyjać ‘avoid’ ‘disappear’ a nickname for an escapee deserter or refugee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyjek family from?

You can see how Hyjek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyjek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hyjek families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hyjek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hyjek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyjek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hyjek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyjek. 58% of Hyjek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hyjek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyjek were Weaver and Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Polishers
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

What Hyjek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Hyjek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyjek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 255 immigration records available for the last name Hyjek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Hyjek. For the veterans among your Hyjek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyjek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hyjek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hyjek in 1953 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyjek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyjek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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